Maleny State High School vs My Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maleny State High School
Maleny · Government high school · 7-12
647 students · ICSEA 1029
My Independent School
Beerwah · Independent high school · 7-11
69 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Maleny State High School Maleny QLD | My Independent School Beerwah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #600 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 647 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 331 / 316 | 35 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +245% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.2 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Maleny 4552 | Beerwah 4519 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | malenyshs.eq.edu.au | mis.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maleny State High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 49.6).
- •Maleny State High School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •My Independent School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 11.5).
- •Maleny State High School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 69.
- •My Independent School has grown faster over five years (245% vs -6%).
- •Maleny State High School is a government school while My Independent School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maleny State High School better than My Independent School?
On the Success Index, Maleny State High School ranks higher (56.2 vs 49.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maleny State High School and My Independent School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Maleny and Beerwah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maleny State High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and My Independent School has 5.8.
How do Maleny State High School and My Independent School rank in QLD?
Maleny State High School is 81st of 269 and My Independent School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.